This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wasmuth family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wasmuth Family History

Wasmuth Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Wachsmuth.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wasmuth family from?

You can see how Wasmuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasmuth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wasmuth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Wasmuth families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Wasmuth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wasmuth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasmuth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Wasmuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wasmuth. 100% of Wasmuth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Wasmuth | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wasmuth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wasmuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasmuth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Wasmuth

Passenger Lists

There are 488 immigration records available for the last name Wasmuth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Wasmuth immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 781 military records available for the last name Wasmuth. For the veterans among your Wasmuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wasmuth military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wasmuth family history

Discover More

What is the average Wasmuth lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wasmuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wasmuth in 1949 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasmuth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasmuth ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wasmuth family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial